Gene Everett Brackins from Pigeon Forge cheers on the Tennessee Volunteers as they arrive outside Davis Wade Stadium before the matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Vicki Bartholomew, left, greets her son Ben Bartholomew, a fullback with the Tennessee Volunteers, as he and the team arrive outside Davis Wade Stadium before the matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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John Wilson from Corinth, Miss., rings a cowbell outside Davis Wade Stadium before the matchup between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Derek Dooley arrives outside Davis Wade Stadium with his team before the matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Dooley underwent hip surgery earlier in the week and requires the use of crutches. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley heads into Davis Wade Stadium before the Volunteers' matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Dooley underwent hip surgery earlier in the week and will be coaching the game from the press box. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley boards an elevator to the press box level in Davis Wade Stadium before the Volunteers matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Dooley underwent hip surgery earlier this week and will be coaching the game from the press box. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Don Carnes and Patti Carnes, from Knoxville, left to right, along with Mary-Margaret Manning and Sarah Owen, from Ruston, La., third from left to right, cheer on the Tennessee Volunteers as they arrive before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs outside Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley heads into Davis Wade Stadium before the Volunteers' matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Dooley underwent hip surgery earlier in the week and will be coaching the game from the press box. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Mississippi State wide receiver Chad Bumphis (1) fights off an attempted tackle by Tennessee defensive back Justin Coleman after a short pass reception in their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee kicker Michael Palardy (1) kicks an extra point after a Raijon Neal touchdown in the first quarter against Mississippi State taking the score to 7-3 over Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee tailback Rajion Neal (20) falls in the end zone for a touchdown taking the score to 6-3 over Mississippi State in the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs the ball back for a touchdown on a kickoff from Mississippi State closing the Bulldog's gap to 17-13 in the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee mascot Smokey signals to the crowd before the Volunteers' matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley is wheeled down a ramp from the locker room before the game against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Dooley underwent hip surgery earlier this week and is coaching the game from the press box. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee running back Rajion Neal (20) pushes past Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick McKinney (50) and defensive back Corey Broomfield (25) for a first quarter touchdown in their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri calls to his players during the second quarter against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee offensive lineman Antonio Richardson (74) walks down the ramp to the field before the game against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Mississippi State kicker Evan Sobiesk (40) kicks a field goal in the first quarter taking the score to 3-0 over Tennessee at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee celebrates with tailback Rajion Neal (20) after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) throws during a practice drill prior to their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee fans cheer on the Volunteers in the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee athletics director Dave Hart looks on from the sideline as the Volunteers play the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) calls a play during the first quarter against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee fans look on during the game against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Mississippi State tight end Marcus Green (32) makes a catch for a first down as Tennessee linebacker Herman Lathers (34) defends at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Saturday. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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A Tennessee fan sings "Rocky Top" in the second quarter of the game against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs the ball back for a touchdown on a kickoff from Mississippi State closing the Bulldog's gap to 17-13 in the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray plays air drums with his teammates before their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Arceto Clark (19) makes a catch for a first down in the second quarter against Tennessee at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen talks to a referee during the second quarter against Tennessee at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee tailback Rajion Neal (20) takes the ball to the end zone for a touchdown taking the score to 6-3 over Mississippi State in the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against Tennessee at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee running back Rajion Neal (20) runs past Mississippi State defenders for a short gain in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State tight end Marcus Green (32) scores a touchdown in the second quarter taking the score to 16-7 over Tennessee at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee offensive line coach Sam Pittman congratulates his players after a Vols touchdown in the third quarter against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) punts the ball on fourth and six in the third quarter against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) looks to the sideline before the snap in the third quarter against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes a catch for a touchdown in the third quarter closing Mississippi State's lead to 27-23 during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)